Opera [Extra tracks, Import]

Anna Netrebko (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B000H5VDTK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,771 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. O Mio Babbino Caro

2. Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici (Brindisi)

3. Mesicku Na Nebi Hlubokem

4. Suis-Je Gentille Ainsi?/Obeissons, Quand Leur Voix Appelle

5. Quando Me'n V (Musette's Waltz)

6. Ah, Non Credea Mirarti

7. Ah! Non Giunge Uman Pensiero

8. Parigi, O Cara, Noi Lasceremo

9. Chanson Du Roi De Thule - Air Des Bijoux

10. E Strano! - Ah, Fors'e Lui

11. Sempre Libera

12. Crudele!-Ah No, Mio Bene! - Non Mi Dir, Bell'idol (Donna Anna)

13. Un D Felice, Eterea

14. Elvino! E Me Tu Lasci

15. Ave Maria, Piena Di Grazia

16. Oh! Quante Volte

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Netrebko "Opera" CD Review, October 17, 2007

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Howard B. Haimes "Opera Lover" (Natick, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opera (Audio CD)

Anna Netrebko sings Opera arias [United Kingdom]

Anna Netrebko's new CD entitled "Opera" is an example of both existing and new selections. This soprano with a rich lower register quality to her voice has all of the attributes that would lend to growth as a modern day DIVA. In this CD she sings with Rolando Villazon from La Traviata and Joseph Calleja from La Sonambula (Elvino! E Me Tu Lasci) . Her ability to meld with a tenor is extraordinary and comes off with great passion. There are new works here which give us a glance into her future efforts such as Bellini's Montague and Capulets (Romeo & Juliet)(Oh! Quante Volte ) and Ave Maria, Piena Di Grazia from Otello - both real treats.

One critique of her phrasing style or perhaps in part due to the recording technique is the impression that Ms. Netrebko is gasping for air which leads to some audible breath sounds. While others may critique her pronunciation of French or Italian, one must appreciate to enunciate her words with explicit diction; a trait not usually endorsed by most sopranos. She is not afraid to seek and hold notes high in her register while taking us to the depths of a mezzo-like rich bottom range. This lower register is simply glorius.

What one lacks in these beautiful studio recordings is her ability to convey passion with alluring class and great looks. Having had the wonderful ability to see her in several live performances, one can only hope that DVD's will be soon available. What she lacks in Bel Canto technique such as Joan Sutherland is compensated for by her ability to act and to challenge to art of opera to new heights of drama.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SPECTACULAR, December 12, 2008

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Maria Paez Pumar "MARIALEX" (CARACAS,VENEZUELA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opera (Audio CD)

There no one like her, her voice, her charm she really is a singer that knows that she belong to her public and knows that her work it is important and she doit perfectly. I hate compere her with Callas but she is as wounderfull as Callas was and still been. That is what she shows in this CD

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific !!!, April 13, 2011

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Dee M - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opera (Audio CD)

Ms. Netrebkos vocals & creative expression are truly exemplary.Her vocals and musical prowess are well defined in this cd. A huge thankyou goes out for the two 5 star reviews before me. It was helpful in my decision to purchase.